From http://www.richmondgov.com/PublicWorks/RefuseCollection.aspx

Leaving receptacles on public sidewalks, alleys, roads and other city property isn't just unsightly, it also creates unsafe conditions for pedestrians and vehicles. Please help keep these areas attractive and safe by removing your receptacles outside of the specified collection times.

From http://www.richmondgov.com/neighborhoods/documents/NeighborhoodImprovement.pdf :

If the refuse receptacle or recycling bin is
not timely removed from city property, the
Department of Public Works shall cause
the account holder to be assessed a civil
penalty in the amount of $50 for each and
every calendar day that each and every refuse
receptacle or recycling bin remains on city
property beginning with the date of the most
recent past scheduled pick up time from the
Department of Public Works. Such civil
penalty shall be included on the account
holder’s monthly utility statement and shall
be subject to collection in the same manner
as other utility charges, including delinquent
charges for utilities.